Description
A hands-off, ultra-comforting casserole with juicy chicken and creamy wild rice—sealed tight for foolproof tenderness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 packet onion soup mix or seasoning blend
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a large baking dish.
- Spread uncooked wild rice evenly in the dish.
- Whisk together the soups, broth, melted butter, and seasoning.
- Pour the mixture over the rice and stir lightly to combine.
- Nestle the chicken on top and season lightly with pepper.
- Cover tightly with foil (no peeking!).
- Bake for 2 hours until rice is tender and chicken is juicy; garnish and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the dish is covered tightly to retain moisture.
- Feel free to add vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving for better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg